What are homologous organs ? Give one example. Can the wings of a butterfly and the wings of bat be regarded as homologous ?

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What are homologous organs ? Give one example. Can the wings of a butterfly and the wings of bat be regarded as homologous ? Give reason in support of your answer.

Question 2

Homologous Organs : Organs with similar basic structure/origin but modified to perform different functions.

Example : Forelimbs of various vertebrates.

Wings of butterfly and the wings of a bat cannot be regarded as homologous organs.

Reasons : Though they perform the similar function, they have different origin/basic structure.

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Homologous Organs : Organs with similar basic structure/origin but modified to perform different functions.

Example : Forelimbs of various vertebrates.

Wings of butterfly and the wings of a bat cannot be regarded as homologous organs.

Reasons : Though they perform the similar function, they have different origin/basic structure.

What are homologous organs ? Give one example. Can the wings of a butterfly and the wings of bat be regarded as homologous ?

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